Kanye West Upset Over MTV’s Hottest MC Ranking
Kanye West called into Hot 97 to express frustration over his #7 ranking on MTV's Hottest MCs list, defending his Cruel Summer album and lobbying...
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Egypt Sherrod’s Women Empowerment Boot Camp
V-103 radio host Egypt Sherrod partnered with Clark Atlanta University to host an empowerment boot camp for 150+ women, featuring reality stars and candid discussions....
RAB Bolsters Membership Group Brooke Trissel Joins as SVP
Radio Advertising Bureau appoints Brooke Trissel as Senior Vice President of Membership. Trissel brings extensive radio broadcasting experience to enhance RAB's member services....
Lenny’s Out and Jesse L. Martin is in to Play Marvin Gaye
Jesse L. Martin replaces Lenny Kravitz to play Marvin Gaye in upcoming biopic 'Sexual Healing' after Gaye's son expressed contempt about the original casting....
Pandora Integrates with STRATA and Mediaocean Platforms
Pandora integrates with STRATA and Mediaocean platforms, allowing radio buyers to compare internet radio data with broadcast stations for smarter advertising decisions....
Black Thought on Success in Music
Black Thought from The Roots shares rare insights on achieving success in hip-hop from his Jimmy Fallon Show dressing room in this DEMOS Web Series...
ASCAP Reports Higher Royalties in 2012 Despite Radio Declines
ASCAP distributed over $827 million in royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2012, marking the fifth consecutive year exceeding $800 million despite radio industry revenue...
FBI Releases Records on Whitney Houston
FBI releases 128-page file revealing three investigations involving Whitney Houston, including a 1992 extortion attempt and fan mail threats in 1988 and 1999....
CeeLo Green Debuts New Show “CeeLo Green Is LOBERACE”
CeeLo Green launched his Las Vegas residency 'CeeLo Green is LOBERACE' at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with a spectacular 90-minute show featuring hits like...
Baby Cured of HIV
Mississippi baby deemed functionally cured of HIV after aggressive drug treatment started 30 hours after birth. Breakthrough could help 300,000 children infected annually....
No Limit Artist Mr. Magic Dies in Car Accident
No Limit Records rapper Mr. Magic (Awood Johnson) and his wife Chastity died in a car accident in Mississippi. The rapper released three albums under...
Founding Member of the Miracles Dies: R.I.P Bobby Rogers
Bobby Rogers, founding member of the Miracles and Motown legend, died at age 73. Born same day as Smokey Robinson, he helped form the iconic...
Industry Vet Graham Armstrong Dies
Industry veteran Graham Armstrong, former Urban Network staffer and radio executive, died from pneumonia complications. He was known for his passion for African American music...
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
R. Kelly, The Jacksons, and Akon headline the 2013 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival from April 30-May 12. The Caribbean's premier cultural event features 50+ artists...
NELLY Dominates Radio And iTunes With “Hey Porsche”
Nelly's new single 'Hey Porsche' dominates iTunes Top 10 and radio airwaves, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week and marking his 22nd Top...
Spotify and Steve Aoki Launch “Aoki’s House”� App
Spotify and superstar DJ Steve Aoki launch Aoki's House app, allowing users to create dynamic DJ set-lists for home parties featuring top producers....
Syleena Johnson and Musiq Working on Summer Album
R&B artists Syleena Johnson and Musiq Soulchild are collaborating on '9INE,' a summer 2013 album featuring 9 songs created in 9 days....
NeYo Talks The Business, Beyonce, and The Evolution of R&B
NeYo discusses the music business, his collaboration with Beyonc�, and the evolution of R&B in a comprehensive interview with London Music-News....
Sean Combs and Mark Wahlberg Launch AQUAhydrate
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Mark Wahlberg announce joint venture with AQUAhydrate, a high-performance fitness water brand with 9+ pH level and electrolytes....
Zoe Saldana Finally Responds to Nina Simone Outrage
Zoe Saldana addresses backlash over her casting as Nina Simone in upcoming biopic, defending her role amid colorism controversy....
Bounce TV Expands Advertising Sales with Major New Sponsors
Bounce TV adds major sponsors including Walmart, McDonald's, and Johnson & Johnson while expanding their national advertising sales division with new executive appointments....
CeeLo Green Ignites Las Vegas Strip
CeeLo Green officially launched his Las Vegas residency with a spectacular Strip entrance featuring a flaming piano. His show 'Loberace' opens at Planet Hollywood Resort....
Radio’s Digital Sales Growth Turning Corner
Radio stations achieved 22% growth in digital ad revenues in 2012, gaining market share after three years of decline. The industry generated $370.7 million in...
The KMEZ and KKND Staff Meeting Will Never Be the Same
KMEZ and KKND New Orleans radio staff turn their meeting into a viral Harlem Shake video, joining the internet dance craze phenomenon....
AT&T, Case-Mate & Common Aid Chicago Youth
AT&T and Case-Mate partner with Grammy-winning rapper Common to create art-inspired smartphone cases benefiting Chicago youth. $5 from each case sale supports Common's nonprofit Common...
